Non Breeding Contract For Dogs In Broward
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Dog breeders who breed puppies to be sold as pets must be USDA-licensed if they have more than four breeding females and sell puppies wholesale, or sight unseen, to pet stores, brokers and/or online.
Be aware that most contracts in the dog world are not legally enforceable, especially the ones that are micromanaging. Legally, dogs are property. As a result, do not rely on contracts to ``force'' the behavior that you want. Instead....
Non-Breeding Agreement. The Purchaser agrees that the Puppy is being sold as a companion animal (Pet) and not for breeding purposes. The Purchaser agrees to have the Puppy spayed/neutered between the ages of 8 months to 18 months and as recommended or advised by a licensed Veterinarian.
While there is generally nothing to prevent anyone from selling puppies, be aware that you may be liable to the purchasers under any applicable pet lemon laws or other laws regulating the sale of pets in your state, or if for some reason the puppies are sick or the buyers are unsatisfied for other reasons.
Breeding a dog without proper breeding rights may result in legal consequences, including fines or legal action from the dog's rightful owner or the relevant breeding organization.
So, many puppy contracts, or provisions of them, are not legally enforceable if they are unreasonable or micromanage the buyer.
Many reputable dog breeders do require that buyers neuter or spay their dogs, especially if the dog is sold as a pet rather than for breeding purposes. This practice helps prevent overpopulation and ensures that the dog is not bred irresponsibly.
